Monthly Archives: January 2016

Epiphany

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Magi followed the star

Magi followed the star

Today, January 6, is Epiphany — the day we celebrate the visit of the magi to the Christ child.  It is also the twelfth day of Christmas.

Five hundred years earlier, Daniel and his companions, were taken in captivity to Babylon.  There these fellows rose to high rank among the wise men of that empire.  Daniel was elevated to a position of leadership in three empires.

I’ve often wondered if the magi mentioned in Matthew had learned from Hebrew scriptures and the teachings of Daniel.  It makes sense to me.

Today marks the end of the Christmas season at our house.  Soon the decorations will come down and family pictures will once again grace the mantle.

Seventh Blogaversary

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Secondary Roads

Secondary roads,
Take you off the beaten trail,
Lead you to less stress.

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My first blog post went online seven years ago today.  Much has changed in that time.

In those first few years, I’d spend up to six or seven hours per day cruising blogs and clicking on badges.  It was hard work trying to increase my blog rating.  Fortunately, that has gone the way of the dinosaur.  Family and close friends are now my target audience.  I blog to please them.

I also blog to learn.  There is always something new to discover and to try.

Thanks for joining me on this journey down secondary roads.  Here’s looking forward to this next year of blogging.

H N Y

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Here’s wishing you the best in 2016.

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And may the farce be with you.

Facebook has cured me from using expressions like, “Happy Birthday.”  If you’ve been on FB, you know why.  Your friend has a birthday, and almost everyone posts the same two words.  How about some originality, folks?  My blogger buds do much better in that regard.

Sylvia joins me in wishing you all the best in 2016.  Do keep in touch.  Write if you find work.